Shilin Night Market: the big classic for first-timers
One of Taipei’s best-known night markets—busy, varied, and ideal if you want a ‘try everything’ evening with lots of food options.
Pick one market per night, arrive a little early, and graze slowly—Taipei does the rest.
Taipei night markets are better when you don’t overplan. Pick one “anchor bite,” do one scouting lap, then graze and share. If you have multiple nights, do one famous market (for scale) and one smaller-feeling one (for contrast).
If you already did a couple Taipei night markets and want a different vibe, Keelung’s famous night market makes a great evening finish—especially on a north-coast day.
Visualize markets, then plan one neighborhood loop per night.
Choose one “must-eat,” then graze and repeat what you love.